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X358 JBC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,946 mi
Last recorded129,946 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX358 JBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 129,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine light on

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2014 129,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine light on

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2012 123,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on

Fail 31 Dec 2012 123,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 114,051 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 114,048 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2010 104,693 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering arm ahs slight play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 104,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering arm ahs slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,442 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,431 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise rear lamps on all the time

engine management lamp on

Fail 1 Jul 2008 80,431 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise rear lamps on all the time

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,668 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 62,149 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,149 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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X358 JBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X358 JBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X358 JBC registered?

X358 JBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X358 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X358 JBC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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